A Nationally Accredited Health Department Since 2017

news releases - news spelled in blocks

Take Care Of Your Heart Health Winnebago County – News Release

WCHD Encourages Residents To Take Steps Toward Living A Heart Healthy Lifestyle

The Winnebago County Health Department encourages residents to take steps toward living a heart healthy lifestyle and spread awareness about heart health during February for #Hearthealth Awareness Month.


Approximately 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur every year in the United States. Controlling for risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking can help to prevent heart attack and stroke.

Share This Post

More To Explore

image of national public health week logo
Happenings

National Public Health Week

Each year the first week of April is National Public Health Week (NPHW), a time to recognize the contributions of public health and bring awareness

Image of a Teddy bear holding a notepad that reads: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Vaccine.
Home Page News Header

Measles Cases On The Rise

An increase in measles cases have been reported in Illinois. Measles spreads through the air and is very contagious to unvaccinated adults and children. There